7th & 8th grade parents with students interested in track -
There will be a PARENT MEETING on Monday, 2/10 at 5:30 in the Cash Center for any athletes who are interested or have signed up for track. This parent meeting is for 7th-9th boys and girls track. Coach Evert and Coach Ewing will cover the meeting.
Next week, Feb 10 - 13, is National FBLA Week! The HMS chapter of Future Business Leaders of America have planned for a fun week!
They will be collecting change Monday & Tuesday as a class competition fund drive to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and conducting a bake sale Monday & Tuesday in the morning to raise funds for a National FBLA competition trip. Students will also have the opportunity to dress up for the week!
See the attached graphic for more information. #GoGobs #FBLA
The 2025 HMS Track Season is about to begin. Track practice will start Monday, 2/10, after school at 3:30. Please read through the information in the graphic for more information.
On Saturday, HMS Robotics competed at the Russellville Winter Classic. Team 1125F qualified for State by winning the Teamwork Championship. The team members are WP, Makayla Howard, Easton Fieghert, Truett Bardwell, E.J. Emmons, and Walker Whitmore (not pictured.)
📣 Support Harrison Middle School FBLA!
The Harrison Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members are hosting a fundraiser to support their upcoming conferences and cover membership dues. 🎉
We’re selling delicious Fort Smith popcorn, and we need your support! 🍿
Every purchase helps our students attend conferences, participate in competitions, and access valuable resources for their leadership journey. 🌟
👉 Click the link below or scan the QR code to shop and show your support:
[ https://form.jotform.com/243025820186048 ]
*Popcorn is shipped directly to customer, total includes $10 shipping fee.*
Thank you for supporting HMS FBLA and helping our future leaders grow! 💙 #HMSFBLA #SupportOurStudents #LeadershipDevelopment
Reminder! There is less than two weeks to sign up for our spring chess tournament!
Top players get to go to regionals in March!
For students in grades 3-12.
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/SskwaHUrAyYGcRZD6
5th and 6th grade boys can now attend Free Volleyball Clinics on Thursdays, starting Thursday, January 30th and ending March 20th. 3:30-5:00. The clinics are held in the 5-6 HMS gym. The boys must sign up using the Google Form. https://forms.gle/KTJFuTFMgMwgNpXg6
Harrison Middle School 7-8 Student Council presents "Boots & Bling", a semi-formal dance, on February 7, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) $5.00 per person at the door.
Reminder regarding our HMS Free volleyball clinic:
5th and 6th grade girls will all participate at the same time tomorrow. 3:30-5:00 at HMS gym. You can still sign up if you would like to attend. See the link to the sign up form below.
https://bit.ly/hhsvbclinic2025
Harrison's spring chess tournament for grades 3-12 will be held on Saturday, February 8th. Winners in each division will receive a trophy for first, second, and third place. The top four players from each school (Forest, Skyline, HMS 5/6, HMS 7/8, HHS), will advance to the regional tournament in March! Link to register: https://forms.gle/m8JXMks1grv871Hq7
Parents,
This Friday, 1/17, is Color's Day . If your student is checking out with someone else, please send a signed note to the office no later than Thursday to let them know who your student is leaving with. This is to ensure student safety and to expediate pickups!
Thank you! Go Gobs!
Families- just a reminder that there is no school this upcoming Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Thank you!
Two Important Messages from
Your HMS Yearbook Student Staff
1). We need more photos for yearbook!
Email photos you want considered for entry into the yearbook to Mrs. Beardsley at tbeardsley@hps.k12.ar.us. Be sure to include the name and grade of students who are in the photos and what category you want the photos to go to. Just a few photos from you will help a lot.
Here are some categories we need right away:
Random shots of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Any sports (football, volleyball, cheer, basketball, cross country, track…etc)
Any school clubs (FCA, NJHS, Robotics, …etc)
Here are some categories we will need in a few weeks:
Any electives (Band, Choir, Art, EAST…etc)
Winter fun
People and their pets
Twins/ siblings
After school program
Random shots of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
2) Now is the time to order a yearbook for spring delivery.
Here is information for adults to place an order for a 2025 yearbook.
(payment plans available)
Two ways to order:
Online at JOSTENS.COM/BUYYEARBK
Call at: 1.877.767.5217 8AM–5PM CST MONDAY–FRIDAY
Kindest regards,
Tammy Beardsley, BSE, MSE
EAST@Harrison Middle School Facilitator
Yearbook Advisor
tbeardsley@hps.k12.ar.us
The HMS After School Program will be offering "Mad Scientist" sessions on February 5. Please see the graphic for information on how to register.
Reminder! Our free volleyball clinic starts next week! Please see the information attached!
Parents: We just received tshirt order forms for HHS basketball Colors Day. We have attached a copy of the form. You will notice there is contact information on it, a QR code to pay with, and the order specifics. Proceeds from the shirts go to support the HHS Dance Team. Forms are available in the office. IMPORTANT: The forms say orders are due THURSDAY, JAN 9. Orders must have a form and they may be turned into the office.
Second semester starts tomorrow! We can't wait to see our students!
Please see the attached upcoming events at HMS!
Attention 5th & 6th graders interested in a volleyball clinic that is FREE! Please read through the attached information for a great opportunity coming up in January!
During Christmas Spirit Week, December 9-13, HMS Student Council sponsored a food drive for Share & Care. Congratulations to 5th Grade for bringing in the most donations! Thank you to all our families for the wonderful support!
CTE and math students at HMS repurposed t-shirts by making dog toys. Over 450 dog toys were donated to the Ozark Humane Society!
